Bm7 guitar chord
The Bm7 chord (B minor 7th) is built from the notes B, D, F# and A, formula 1–b3–5–b7. It appears in A major (as ii7), G major (as iii7) and D major (as vi7).
- Notes
- B D F# A
- Type
- minor 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 3
x24232How to play Bm7
The usual Bm7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (x24232). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B, jazz and laid-back pop.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bm7 chord?
Bm7 contains B, D, F# and A. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7.
Is Bm7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x24232. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open Am7 shape.
What can I play instead of Bm7?
Bm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bm7 is too hard or too busy.